Six Dogs and Cats Join Team Nulo with Pet Athlete Endorsement Contracts; Gold Medalists to be Featured in a Nulo Ad Campaign

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nulo, the premium pet food brand dedicated to fueling healthier, happier lives for pets and the people who love them, today announced the six medalists in the Nulo Summer Games presented by Petco, a nationwide contest celebrating the athleticism, personalities and competitive spirit of dogs and cats across the country.

A skateboarding cat, a dock-diving Labrador and a swimming rescue dog are among the six pets joining Team Nulo. Three dogs and three cats earned Gold, Silver or Bronze honors, with each receiving an official pet athlete endorsement contract and a prize package to help fuel their next adventures.

“At Nulo, we believe there’s an inner athlete in every pet, and the Summer Games gave pet parents a chance to show us what makes their dogs and cats extraordinary,” said Michael Landa, Nulo founder and CEO. “We’re excited to welcome these six medalists to Team Nulo, share their stories and help fuel the activities they love with high-quality nutrition.”

The Nulo Summer Games medalists and their pet parents include:

Dog Medalists

• Bandit (Gold), pet parent Morgan Cermak of Phoenix, Arizona: A 1 ½-year-old Corgi-Jack Russell mix, Bandit is a rescue dog with a love of swimming, paddleboarding and playing soccer. His short legs don’t slow him down in the water, and his energetic personality keeps his family moving on hikes, walks and cross-country adventures.
• Lasso (Silver), pet parent Evan Beatty of Hershey, Pennsylvania: A 3-year-old black Labrador retriever, Lasso competes in DockDogs, UpDog and FastCAT. He set personal bests in both distance and vertical dock jumping this season, including a 6-foot-11-inch jump in Extreme Vertical, and enjoys trail walks away from competition.
• Banks (Bronze), pet parent Maggie Burris of Lewes, Delaware: A 1-year-old Labrador retriever, Banks put his playful spirit and jumping skills on display in a submission featuring his attempts to catch a birthday balloon. His “balloon wrangling” brought plenty of laughter to his family and earned him a place on the podium.

Cat Medalists

• Tandy (Gold), pet parent Phil Smage of Elmira, Michigan: A 5-year-old tuxedo cat, Tandy skateboards and snowskates with the balance and confidence of a natural athlete. Rescued as a kitten, she now helps Phil, a former professional athlete, channel his creativity into building setups and filming her tricks. Phil discovered Nulo through fellow para-snowboard athlete and Team Nulo ambassador Brenna Huckaby.
• Smino (Silver), pet parent Alex Simphoukham of Sacramento, California: A 2-year-old American Shorthair, Smino has a talent for long jumps and enjoys clicker training. Adopted from a local shelter alongside his bonded brother, he regularly amazes Alex with the distance he can cover in a single leap.
• Oliver (Bronze), pet parent Ovya Barani of Austin, Texas: A 4-year-old American Shorthair, Oliver began running on his pet parent’s walking pad at just 6 months old. He has been eating Nulo since he was a kitten and brings his love of movement to Team Nulo from the brand’s hometown of Austin.

The contest invited pet parents nationwide to share photos or videos of their pets’ best sports or athletic moments. Team Nulo Gold Medalist athletes Ryan Crouser, Regan Smith and Jessica Long served on the judging panel, with entries evaluated on demonstration of talent, entertainment value and submission quality.

Gold Medalists Bandit and Tandy will be featured in a Nulo ad campaign and receive one-year endorsement prize packages, including a one-year supply of Nulo, personalized congratulations from a Team Nulo Gold Medalist ambassador, custom collectible trading pins and a custom Nulo kibble bag featuring their pet. Silver and Bronze Medalists will receive six-month and one-month supplies of Nulo, respectively, along with Team Nulo merchandise and additional prizes.*

For more on Team Nulo, visit nulo.com/be-inspired or follow on Instagram.

*Endorsement Contract is a promotional prize name only and does not create any employment or other relationship with Nulo or Petco. Nulo pet food prizes are awarded as one $100 voucher per month (12, 6 or 1, as applicable), redeemable at pet food retail stores nationwide that stock Nulo products. See official contest rules for full prize details. Sponsor: Nulo, Inc., 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78746.

About Nulo
Nulo is on a mission to fuel the inner athlete in every pet. With a wide range of ultra-premium food formats available in more than 6,500 pet specialty retailers nationwide, Nulo ensures pets enjoy the best in digestive and immune health, skin and coat care, mobility, and weight management. Recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s “Most Innovative Brands at Retail,” Nulo’s offerings are rich in animal-based proteins and low in carbs, crafted to keep pets thriving alongside their human companions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, TX, Nulo continues to inspire pet parents and athletes alike. For more information, visit www.nulo.com.

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